January 11, 2017

Embed from Getty Images If you’re anything like me, you expected Sam Bennett to take a big step forward this year. I’ve said more than once that I think Bennett has a higher ceiling than Sean Monahan. For justifiable reasons, I think: Bennett is a better skater, is more tenacious and is a better puck handler….

Embed from Getty Images On Monday, the Calgary Flames had a big game against a conference rival in the Winnipeg Jets. It didn’t go well, with the Flames struggling against the size and structure of the Jets game…and seemingly forgetting how to connect on passes for roughly half the game. Well, things don’t get much…

After a season spent outside of the playoffs, the Calgary Flames made a big splash on July 1 when they signed Troy Brouwer. His deal was hefty in a few key ways: it was for four years, a $4.5 million cap hit annually, and contained a no-trade clause. In other words, the Flames bet big…